Guide to Valencia
Valencia is the third biggest city in Spain. It is located on the east coast of the country on the Orange Blossom Coast (Costa del Azahar). Valencia has over 800,000 inhabitants on an area of 135 square kilometers. In the city, specifically in its historic center, you can find many beautiful monuments registered on the Unesco list.
Accommodation in Valencia
In the city of Valencia, our agency can provide you with more then 1 800 different accommodations from hotels, guesthouses, apartments to hostels. The largest share is made up of apartment accommodation, which is very popular and sought after by clients. The price range varies from 1500 to 7000 per night, depending on the size and location of the apartment. Attractive hotels with a high standard of accommodation and comfortable services are located in the historic core of the city near monuments such as the Valencia Cathedral (Iglesia Mayor) or the City Hall. Another sought-after location is accommodation close to Las Arenas beach. Accommodation near the beach you can find here. In the city, you can also find representatives of hotels of well-known global chains such as AC Hotel Valencia by Marriott. The most sought-after and best-rated hotels in the city include Las Arenas Balneario Resort, Caro Hotel, Primus Valencia or Melia Plaza Valencia. If you are looking for a cheaper form of accommodation, we can offer several hostels located near metro stations (Angel Guimera, Marítim Serrería, Alameda).
Weather in Valencia
Valencia is located in the subtropical zone. Summers are quite hot with temperatures arround 35°C. Winters here are mild. The coldest month is January, with temperatures varying between 10 and 20 °C during the day and around 6 °C at night.
History of Valencia
The history of the city dates back to ancient times. The foundation of Valencia dates back to the 2nd century BC. Back then, it served as a headquarters for Roman soldiers. In the 8th century, after the fall of Rome, the city was occupied by the Arabs and its commercial and economic importance began to rise. Paper, silk, leather were produced here, but silver was also mined here. The Arab tribes brought their customs, but also their language and religion to the city. An important milestone was the year 1238, when King James I of Aragon conquered the city. During his reign, new laws were introduced and the city also became part of the Kingdom of Valencia. The validity of these laws, the so-called furs, was terminated by Philip V, King of Spain from the Bourbon family. In the 15th and 16th centuries, Valencia was one of the most important cities Spain. However, after the War of the Spanish Succession in 1707, the city suffered a gradual decline. Valencia gained further growth and importance in the 20th century, mainly thanks to tourism and business development.
Transportation to Valencia
The airport (Valencia airport) is 9 km from the city center. There are regular bus lines between the airport and the center every 25 minutes. intervals. You can also use the metro, it runs every 8 minutes. The airport is served by the airlines Iberia, Lufthansa, AirFrance, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, AirBerlin or, for example, Ryanair. Estacion del Norte gives its name to the main train station and is located near the town hall in the very center of the city. The most connections are from Madrid and Barcelona. It takes approximately 3 and a half hours to Barcelona, and over an hour and a half to Madrid. You can find the bus station by the river Valencia, about 15 minutes' walk from the city center. Since Valencia is a port city, there is also a significant presence of shipping. You can travel to the Balearic islands of Mallorca, Menorca or Ibiza, for example, but also to many other port cities. To get around the city, you can use the metro with five lines, as well as buses or popular bicycles, which can be rented in many places.
Sights, attractions and activities in Valencia
The city of Valencia offers many beautiful and interesting places to visit. The most frequent destination for tourists is the historic core of the city itself. The oldest building is the Valencia Cathedral, built in the Gothic style. However, you will also find elements of romanticism or baroque. You can also visit the Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, the Church and Tower of Santa Catalina, the Tower of El Miguelete or, for example, the whole complex called Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciences (City of Arts and Sciences), where you can find, for example, a planetarium, an oceanographic park or an interactive museum. There are also a lot of museums in Valencia. We can mention the archaeological museum of Almoina, the museum of fine arts (Museo de Bellas Artes) or the National Museum of Ceramics. Lovers of picturesque streets full of cafes will surely visit Plaza del País Valencia. Other interesting places in Valencia include the Botanical Garden, the Zoo or the Oceanographic Museum. The city is home to the FC Valencia football stadium, which can hold up to 50,000 spectators. Between 2008 and 2012, the city's circuit hosted the Formula 1 Grand Prix every year.
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